oversize
adjective
over·size
ˌō-vər-ˈsīz 
variants
or oversized
: being of more than standard or ordinary size
oversize pillows
an oversize shirt
Synonyms of oversize
Examples of oversize in a Sentence
the woman's oversize hat was blocking my view of the minister
a softball is an oversize and less densely stuffed baseball
Recent Examples on the Web
Street Grandma opens in the Arts District Playful, feminine, masculine, oversize shirts and pants.
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The bedroom has two closets, space for a queen, and an oversize window.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
The plane’s pieces are now, in effect, life rafts (though there are some actual oversize yellow inflatable rafts aboard that will come into play).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
The Kylie Cosmetics founder also showed off a larger version of the bag, which, per Page Six, is an oversize Haut à Courroies, an equestrian bag originally designed to fit everything needed for a day at the stables.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
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Los Angeles Times, 1 May 2026
The bedroom has two closets, space for a queen, and an oversize window.
—Katie McDonough, Curbed, 27 Apr. 2026
The plane’s pieces are now, in effect, life rafts (though there are some actual oversize yellow inflatable rafts aboard that will come into play).
—Owen Gleiberman, Variety, 25 Apr. 2026
The Kylie Cosmetics founder also showed off a larger version of the bag, which, per Page Six, is an oversize Haut à Courroies, an equestrian bag originally designed to fit everything needed for a day at the stables.
—Catherine Santino, PEOPLE, 22 Apr. 2026
See All Example Sentences for oversize
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“Oversize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/oversize. Accessed 5 May. 2026.
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